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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,305.08, 65,279.52 and 26,085.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,305.08, 65,279.52 and 26,085.24 is: 35,996.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,305.08 : 65,279.52 = 26,085.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,305.08/65,279.52 = 26,085.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,305.08x = 65,279.52 × 26,085.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,305.08x = 1,702,831,946.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,831,946.28/47,305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,996.81

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